Alapark Events
Park: Wind Creek
First Day Hike 2027: Speckled Snake Trail
When: 01/01/2027 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Trailhead by Boat Ramp Parking Lot
Celebrate the New Year with our annual First Day Hike!
Park: Monte Sano
First Day Hike 2027: North Plateau Trek
When: 01/01/2027 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Meet at Picnic Area Overlook
Kick up some trail dust with us at Monte Sano on New Year's Day!
Fees may apply.
Park: Joe Wheeler
First Day Hike at Joe Wheeler State Park 2027
When: 01/01/2027 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Marina
First Day Hike at Joe Wheeler State Park
Park: DeSoto
First Day Hike- CCC Trailside Shelter Along Little River
When: 01/01/2027 at 01:00 PMMeeting Place: DeSotos Country Store on County Road 89.
Learn how the Civilian Conservation Corps constructed the original structures that you can still see in the park!
Park: Chewacla
First Day Hike 2027: Hidden Falls
When: 01/01/2027 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: First Parking Loop at Beach Pavilion
Kick off New Year’s Day with a hike to the Hidden Falls!
Park: Rickwood Caverns
First Day Hike 2027: Karst Trail
When: 01/01/2027 at 02:00 PMMeeting Place: Nature Center
Put your best foot forward and greet the new year with a First Day guided hike along Karst Trail!
Park: Lake Guntersville
First Day Hike 2027: Seales Trail
When: 01/01/2027 at 02:00 PMMeeting Place: Seales Trail - Campground Trailhead
Start 2027 off on the right foot with a First Day Hike along Seales Trail!
Park: Monte Sano
First Day Hike 2027: Sunrise Accessibility Hike
When: 01/01/2027 at 05:30 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Meet at YACC Pavilion / Camp Store Road
Break ground on a New Year with a Sunrise Hike at Monte Sano State Park!
Fees may apply.
Park: Lake Guntersville
All About Eagles
When: 01/02/2027 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: The Gathering Place
Explore the conservation success story of the bald eagle, then embark on a eagle-watching adventure!
Park: Joe Wheeler
Joe Wheeler State Park - 3rd Annual Polar Bear Plunge
When: 01/02/2027 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Day Use Area
3rd annual Polar Bear Plunge
Park: Oak Mountain
Festival of Winter Walks: Guided Walk in the Woods
When: 01/02/2027 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
A peaceful winter woodland walk exploring seasonal changes!
Park: Wind Creek
Eagle Watch
When: 01/02/2027 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Clubhouse
See if you can spot a bald eagle on this weekend’s birdwatching adventure!
Park: Oak Mountain
Talons & Tailfeathers: LIVE Birds of Prey
When: 01/02/2027 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Meet LIVE Raptors up-close!
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Cave Art: Bat Plushies
When: 01/02/2027 at 01:30 PMMeeting Place: Gift Shop Patio
Grab a needle and thread and sew your own bat plushie with us in this art program for all ages! All materials provided.
Park: Joe Wheeler
Eagle Eye- Spotting the Nest at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 01/02/2027 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Day Use Area
Eagle Eye- Spotting the Nest at Joe Wheeler State Park